In Episode 45 we've reached out to a number of people involved across the spectrum of athletics... athletes, a coach, a health professional and sports administrator to gauge the impact of COVID-19 and in particular life under Stage 4 restrictions.

As expected this hasn't been easy for any of us, but the resounding theme through the interviews is one of hope, positivity, and resilience.  Whether it's been a change to your ability to access facilities, see your coach & squad or even in one case totally changing the way you do business, the lessons and experiences we'll take away from 2020 will be ongoing and continue to impact our lives and sport for years to come, if not permanently.

Our thanks to Catherine Mendes, Peter Benifer, Ella Hose, Craig Wallace, Alice Baquie and Matt Rizzo for sharing their stories and opening up about the impacts on their personal, professional, and sporting lives.  Each story is unique in its own way, but the common message around adjusting to restrictions and just getting on with it, typifies the response that will hopefully see Victoria emerge from this phase in the coming weeks.

Sean and Tim also wrap the podcast with some of the international news and the positive moves Athletics Victoria is taking to keep athletes, coaches, officials, and athletics fans engaged.

If you'd like to follow some of our guests to keep up with what they are doing, here's some Instagram handles:

Catherine Mendes - @cat_mendes_

Peter Benifer - @pbssquad

Alice Baquie - @alicebaquie

Matt Rizzo - @matt.rizzo

And for anyone that wants to try a free online Pilates class with Alice Baquie go to:

https://programs.alicebaquie.com.au/courses/pilates-at-home-free-session

Also here is a link to her website

https://programs.alicebaquie.com.au/bundles/pilates-home-online-access